What would you give for just one moment in the presence of God without limits? Christian book sales are at an all time high. Many spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars each year going to Christian conferences, conventions and workshops seeking to hear the latest well-known speakers and presenters sharing the most clever, contemporary ideas of what it means to be a deep Christian who is able to walk in power and favor of God. Some of these gatherings can indeed be worth the effort and expense it takes to get there. They can be inspiring and instructional for those who attend. However, no endless pursuit of these gatherings can be a substitute for the most effective avenues into God's presence. Prayer, which costs nothing but time, and study of God's Word, which is only the cost of a Bible or Internet connection. All else may help us know more about God, but nothing is as effective as the authentic, passionate, desperate pursuit of a heart hungry for His presence. "SEEK FIRST the Kingdom of God........" are words spoken by our Lord that, if taken to heart, go beyond things being added, or even forgiveness being added. Seeking a God who is not hiding, and who wants us to discover His burning desire for us to become one with Him, is to discover what it means to live in His presence. As we discover living in His presence, all other concerns, issues, others' opinions of you mean very little. You are freed to love everyone without the need for their affirmation.
Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart...and He will direct your path.
Please pray for our governmental leaders that they will hear and follow the voice of God in guiding our nation through these very difficult economic times. Pray that God will lead the way.
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